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Washington, George – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

George Washington – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39087830   NAID File Unit: 39087827     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410099

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Porter

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: Lancaster

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 39087830

NAID File Unit: 39087827

Microform: M1821

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